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Gefran Introduces Safety-Certified Draw Wire Sensors for Mobile Machinery

Gefran Introduces Safety-Certified Draw Wire Sensors for Mobile Machinery

The SIL2 / PLd-certified versions of the GSH series draw wire sensors offer linear and angular position monitoring for safety-critical mobile machine applications.


News Apr 23, 2026 by Seth Price
Bihl+Wiedemann Releases Configurable ASi-5 Safety I/O Module

Bihl+Wiedemann Releases Configurable ASi-5 Safety I/O Module

The new safety I/O module, the BWU4277, replaces complexity with flexibility. The device features up to 14 safe inputs and two safe outputs, targeting a wide range of safety applications.


News Apr 19, 2026 by Seth Price
Under Pressure? AutomationDirect Rolls Out Two Pressure Switch Series

Under Pressure? AutomationDirect Rolls Out Two Pressure Switch Series

The new AchieVe LPPS and S18-1C mechanical pressure switches deliver reliable pressure sensing in demanding industrial environments, supporting pressure ranges from 2 to 3,000 psig.


News Apr 18, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Large-format printing gets easier with the Keyence GX-1000, built for tooling, jigs, and industrial fixtures.


News Apr 17, 2026 by Seth Price
Renishaw Expands Motion Insight With Multi-DoF Encoders

Renishaw Expands Motion Insight With Multi-DoF Encoders

Multi-axis measurement and absolute encoding help Renishaw’s RXMA30 deliver precise, real-time motion insight.


News Apr 16, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Autonics TX Series Brings Speed and Precision to PID Control

Autonics TX Series Brings Speed and Precision to PID Control

High-speed sampling and ±0.3% accuracy make Autonics TX controllers ideal for demanding temperature control applications.


News Apr 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Kassow Robots Launches App-Based Interface for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX OS

Kassow Robots Launches App-Based Interface for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX OS

The new Connector App enables operators to connect and control Kassow’s robots in real time, all from a single ctrlX OS device, without PLC programming.


News Apr 15, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Cutting the Spin: Fluke Streamlines Alignment Work

Cutting the Spin: Fluke Streamlines Alignment Work

Fluke’s RotAlign Core and Elite improve shaft alignment with faster setup, real-time feedback, and reduced measurement errors.


News Apr 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Latest Software Updates Aim To Improve Industrial Workflows

Latest Software Updates Aim To Improve Industrial Workflows

Beijer Electronics, Visual Components, and Fluke Corporation have released enhanced HMI software, faster factory simulation tools, and accelerated AI-powered maintenance work.


News Apr 11, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Cylinder and Gripper Monitoring: Festo Unveils Position Transmitter

Cylinder and Gripper Monitoring: Festo Unveils Position Transmitter

The SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter provides continuous position feedback of grippers and actuators, delivering analog, digital, and IO-Link outputs in a single, compact package.


News Apr 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Yaskawa Releases AC Microdrive For Single and Three-Phase Motors

Yaskawa Releases AC Microdrive For Single and Three-Phase Motors

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent magnet, and synchronous reluctance motor operation up to 40 HP.


News Apr 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

The continued Fluke-WSU partnership includes a donation of professional-grade equipment across five WSU campuses and the establishment of the Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett.


News Apr 04, 2026 by Seth Price
Methods of Controlling Motor Speed With a VFD

Methods of Controlling Motor Speed With a VFD

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.


Tutorial: Rockwell’s Micro800 PLCs With FactoryTalk Design Workbench

Tutorial: Rockwell’s Micro800 PLCs With FactoryTalk Design Workbench

Learn how to configure a connection and download a simple digital I/O project using the newest Rockwell software, paired with the Ethernet version of the Micro800 PLC lineup.


ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB has released a new version of its Symphony Plus DCS, integrated NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, and announced plans to scale manufacturing and R&D across India.


News Mar 28, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

The Stride Pro Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches build on the company’s basic unmanaged switches, offering enhanced networking features, including IGMP snooping and port mirroring.


News Mar 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to gain insights about the company’s newest offering, Rapid Operator AI.


News Mar 26, 2026 by David Peterson
New ABB 500 X Sensor Targets Harsh pH and ORP Applications

New ABB 500 X Sensor Targets Harsh pH and ORP Applications

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.


News Mar 25, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

New KR CYBERTECH models from KUKA increase payload capacity while maintaining compact design and high precision for industrial automation.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.